Top tracks — play these first
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War Pigs — Tesla’s rendition transforms Black Sabbath’s classic into a powerful anthem that resonates with both nostalgia and contemporary relevance, showcasing their musical versatility.
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Shooting Star — The emotional depth and soaring vocals in this cover reflect Tesla's ability to convey heartfelt storytelling through music, enhancing the original's poignant themes.
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Street Fighting Man — This track exemplifies Tesla's knack for blending heavy riffs with a rebellious spirit, honoring The Rolling Stones while bringing their own flavor.
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All the Young Dudes — Tesla breathes new life into this Mott the Hoople classic with a powerful vocal performance that captures youthful exuberance and defiance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- nostalgic covers reimagined powerfully
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quiet, subdued moments
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A covers album that showcases reinterpretations, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Real to Reel, Vol. 2 is Tesla's second covers album, following their successful debut, Real to Reel in 2007. By this point, the band had reformed after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring appeal and commitment to the hard rock sound that defined their earlier career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Ratt· Poison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Young Dudes 3:48
- 2 Make It Last 4:49
- 3 Shooting Star 5:40
- 4 Not Fragile 4:37
- 5 Street Fighting Man 4:24
- 6 Is It My Body 2:34
- 7 I Want to Take You Higher 3:51
- 8 Do You Feel Like We Do 11:44
- 9 Beer Drinkers and Hellraisers 3:05
- 10 Seasons of Wither 4:53
- 11 Saturday Night Special 5:42
- 12 War Pigs 9:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Shares the same gritty glam rock energy and theatricality in presentation and songwriting.
Slave to the Grind
Skid Row
Captures a raw hard rock intensity with heartfelt vocals and anthemic choruses similar to Tesla's style.
Dr. Feelgood
Mötley Crüe
Delivers a blend of glam metal grit and catchy hooks, resonating with Tesla's homage to rock.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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